The internationally renowned 'Grand Barista Championship' (GBC) is on again in 2012. GBC, arguably the only barista competition that replicates in a competition format, the role and demands placed on a modern day barista, is designed to identify the best barista in a country. This year there will be GBC events held in select countries around Asia. Both the Australian GBC Final and the Australasian GBC Final will be held in Sydney Exhibition Centre during the Specialty Food and Drink Fair. 27-28 August 2012 Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Darling Harbour.